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Divide 56/8 with 5/42

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 5/42

56/8 ÷ 5/42 is 294/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/42: 42/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 56/8 ÷ 5/42 = 56/8 × 42/5
  3. = 56 × 42/8 × 5 = 2352/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 294/5
  5. In mixed form: 584/5

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